Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who have experienced trauma in their early years? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a truly unique therapeutic community with an excellent reputation in Welshpool, Powys?
Supporting young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you can enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. The home is a centre of excellence for young males who have exhibited inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours.
The role of a children's support worker is challenging but incredibly rewarding! You will be COMMITTED, PASSIONATE, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun!
The service aims to reduce and prevent the cycle of abuse by helping young people to both recover from their underpinning trauma, but also to acknowledge and address their sexual behaviours.
Due to the nature of the role, and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence and a car
Salary: £22,880 - £24,710
Sleeps: Paid at £100 per sleep
Location: Welshpool, Powys (SY21 postcode)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Rota: 3-week rolling rota
Shift Pattern: A mix of the following shifts (Early: 8am - 4pm, Late: 3pm - 11pm, Full: 8am - 11pm)
Please note, if you have an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People, you are eligible to apply for a Senior Support Worker role!
Benefits as a children's support worker:
Rolling rota pattern to maintain a work-life balance
Overtime paid at a significantly higher rate of pay
28 days holiday rising with service
Incremental pay scale and annual pay review
Specialist staff training and development
3% Contributory pension
Loyalty and long service awards
Regular whole community and team days and celebration events
Staff team support groups
Individual clinical supervision
About the Role
To be involved in the direct delivery of services to young people by the aims of the company.
To assist the management team in providing the highest possible standards of care guidance, support and protection for the young people and cooperate fully with colleagues.
To carry out any of the practical tasks outlined on individual job lists.
Record keeping and administration as required to include supporting auditing and maintenance of children's files.
To be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns of the same immediately with line management.
To complete mandatory and regulatory training as required by and provided by the organisation
Offer ideas & organise stimulating activities and new experiences to enable poorly motivated young people to achieve. Requirements of a children's support worker
Full UK manual driver's licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you may be required to transport young people from time to time
Minimum age of 21 due to the needs of the Young People
No previous experience is necessary for this position as full training and induction is offered upon starting. We are looking for the right values and traits for the service! If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
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